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A US military helicopter fired missiles into the engine room of a Panamanian cargo ship, Vela Nova, in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was reportedly attempting to break a US blockade en route to a port in Iran.
The United States military has initiated new attacks against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a US helicopter. This action follows earlier reports of President Trump having canceled a previous planned strike.
The FAA is investigating a near-miss incident where United Airlines Flight 589, carrying 162 passengers, came within a few hundred feet of a US military helicopter near John Wayne Airport in southern California, forcing the plane to change course.
A viral video purportedly showing Iranian soldiers launching a rocket at a US military helicopter has been fact-checked and found to be likely AI-generated, with Hive Moderation rating it 99.4% AI-generated.
US military helicopters will conduct flights over Bulgaria on June 2 and 3 as part of the Thracian Blade 2026 exercise. These flights are a component of the ongoing military training operations.
A US military helicopter made an unexpected landing at a baseball field in Okinawa during a youth practice session.
US military Chinook helicopters were observed flying from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Geneva, Switzerland, with the maneuvers linked to the upcoming G7 summit near the Swiss border.
Musician Kid Rock and Pentagon official Pete Hegseth reportedly took "joy rides" in Army helicopters, weeks after previous flights near Kid Rock's home had drawn criticism. The incidents have sparked renewed scrutiny over the use of military assets.